Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Please enter date and time which trailer was checked

  • Which trailer will you be using?

Trailer check list to be completed before using any trailer

  • Is there any noticeable damage to the trailer?<br>If the answer is yes please specify and attach a photo of the damage

  • Do all doors open, close and lock properly?

  • Are all lights on the trailer operational?

  • Are the brakes on the trailer operational?

  • Is the brake away cable function on the trailer operational?

  • Are the tyres on the trailer safe to use or are they a risk due to wear/damage?

  • Are the tyre pressures on the trailer correct?

  • Are there safety chains present on the trailer?

  • Are there useable shackles present on the safety chains?

  • Is the winch operational?

  • Is the trailer clean and ready for use?

  • Is the trailer lock on the trailer?

  • Has the trailer been signed out in the log book?

Tow vehicle to trailer safety list

  • Is the tow hitch securely fitted to the tow ball of the towing vehicle?

  • Are the safety chains attached (and crossed if two chains are present) to the tow vehicle?

  • Is the brake away cable (if applicable) attached with the safety chains to the tow vehicle?

  • Is the trailer plug on the towing vehicle from the trailer secured and is the jockey wheel raised with the handle to the rear?

  • Has the handbrake on the trailer (if applicable) been released?

  • Please print your name and then sign

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